The Professor Podcast in the Library with the Microphone

Neil Hamilton : Purpose, Professional Identity, and Serving Others in the Law

Prof. Neil Hamilton, Holloran Professor of Law and Founding Director, reflects on his career and research in ethical professional formation, tracing his shift from teaching technical legal subjects to helping students develop purpose, professional identity, and a commitment to serving others

Bruce Gleason : Military Bands and Music

Music professor Dr. Bruce Gleason discusses his research on military music history and his new book, "Cold War Cadence", which recounts his experiences as an Army musician in Berlin during the final years of the Cold War.

Christopher Morales : Friendship, Loneliness, Technology, Capitalism, and Polarization

Dr. Christopher Morales, Professor of Theology, explores how ideas of friendship and loneliness, drawn from thinkers like Emerson and Nietzsche, can help us better understand political division. His research suggests that loneliness and isolation, intensified by technology, capitalism, and declining social spaces, are key drivers of polarization. Through interdisciplinary work and teaching, he emphasizes the importance of rebuilding meaningful, face-to-face connections to strengthen individuals and society. L

Thomas Secord : Buildings, Energy Efficiency and Motion-based designs

Mechanical engineering professor Thomas Secord shares his background in robotics, controls, and medical device engineering, including past work at Medtronic and research training at MIT. He discusses his current NSF-funded project on adaptive building facades that improve energy efficiency through reconfigurable, motion-based designs.

Amir Mohamed : Belonging, inclusion, and Student Success

Amir Mohammad discusses how his personal journey as the child of immigrants informs his research on belonging and why creating inclusive classrooms is essential for student success.